Savory molds like cucumber mousse, tomato aspic and glacé fish mold were just as popular as sweet ones until the presweetened Jell-O brand cornered the market soon after being introduced at the ...

So you set a plate on top of the mold’s open side, flip it over, and pray your mousse-fish comes out intact. Success! This was the little drama that took place in my kitchen over the weekend.

Also, the fish gelatin would be acceptable in kosher and Halal cuisine, while the cow and pig gelatins are not, they suggest. "Besides these versatile coatings and films, fish gelatin offers an ...